Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Coronal microleakage.

M S Gale1

  • 1School Dental Science, University of Melbourne.

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
|November 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Bacterial entry into teeth causes periapical periodontitis. Incomplete root fillings and dental restorations allow bacteria to re-enter, potentially causing disease recurrence.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comparison of pulpal sensitivity between a conventional and two resin-modified glass ionomer luting cements.

Operative dentistry·2002
Same author

Fluoride release/uptake from newer glass-ionomer cements used with the ART approach.

American journal of dentistry·2002
Same author

Thermal cycling procedures for laboratory testing of dental restorations.

Journal of dentistry·1999
Same author

Dentine permeability and tracer tests.

Journal of dentistry·1999
Same author

Controlling dentine penetration in computer microleakage tracer mapping.

Journal of dentistry·1997
Same author

Three-dimensional reconstruction of microleakage pattern using a sequential grinding technique.

Journal of dentistry·1994
Same journal

Resin infiltration-taking the first steps to filling the holes in cheese molars.

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2014
Same journal

The application of skeletal anchorage in the correction of anterior open bite and skeletal Class III malocclusion: a paradigm shift.

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2014
Same journal

The impacted canine--an orthodontic perspective.

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2014
Same journal

Implant complications: risk evaluation, diagnosis, management and outcomes.

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2014
Same journal

Timing of implant placement: planning and procedures for predictable clinical and aesthetic outcomes.

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2014
Same journal

Persistent endodontic infection--re-treatment or surgery?

Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons·2014
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Endodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry

Background:

  • Periapical periodontitis is primarily caused by microbial infection.
  • Preventing bacterial ingress into the endodontic system is crucial for treatment success.
  • Dental restorations and root fillings aim to seal the tooth against bacterial invasion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of dental restorations and root fillings in preventing bacterial re-entry.
  • To discuss the clinical implications of incomplete coronal and root seals.
  • To present recent research findings on recurrent endodontic disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on endodontic sealants and recurrent infections.
  • Analysis of studies investigating the impact of incomplete seals on disease progression.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Synthesis of findings to inform clinical practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Incomplete coronal and root seals are common and allow bacterial leakage.
    • Bacterial recontamination is a significant factor in the failure of endodontic therapy.
    • The degree of seal directly correlates with the risk of recurrent periapical periodontitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Achieving a complete seal is paramount in endodontic therapy to prevent disease recurrence.
    • Further research is needed to optimize sealing materials and techniques.
    • Clinicians must prioritize coronal and root sealing to improve long-term treatment outcomes.